: a body of water usually smaller than a lake
a fishing pond
—sometimes used with the to refer informally or facetiously to the Atlantic Ocean
ponded; ponding; ponds
: to block (something, such as a stream) to create a pond
: to collect in or form a pond
rain ponding on the road
Examples of pond in a Sentence
Noun
They moved here from across the pond.
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1 July 2026
Enjoy The Hiking And Biking Trails A walk through the gardens is easy thanks to wide walking paths that wind past azaleas, ferns, bromeliads, large live oaks, and a reflection pond.
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Kelsey Glennon,
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30 June 2026
The 14-plus-acre property has a pool, trails, gardens, lawns, a pond, a barn apartment, and a lakeside lounge area.
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30 June 2026
Reilly reportedly was last seen walking along the edge of the pond.
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Noun
And taking a position that’s entirely in-office can be that pond.
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Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Enjoy The Hiking And Biking Trails A walk through the gardens is easy thanks to wide walking paths that wind past azaleas, ferns, bromeliads, large live oaks, and a reflection pond.
—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
The 14-plus-acre property has a pool, trails, gardens, lawns, a pond, a barn apartment, and a lakeside lounge area.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
30 June 2026
Reilly reportedly was last seen walking along the edge of the pond.
—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
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“Pond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pond. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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